Israel's U18 Basketball Team Wins 84-80 Over Austria to Top Group at European Championship

Israel's under-18 national basketball team secured a hard-fought 84-80 victory against Austria on Monday, concluding the group stage of the European Championship with an undefeated 3-0 record. The match was more challenging than their previous win against France, with Austria fighting to uphold their pride. However, a strong second half propelled Israel to the win.

Center David Moses was a key player once again, scoring 21 points and grabbing 9 rebounds despite a slow start in the first half with no field goals. He played fewer minutes than usual, likely to conserve energy for the knockout rounds. Moses had previously delivered standout performances, including a double-double against Greece and 25 points against France.

With the group stage victory, Israel finished first in their group without any losses. The team now awaits their opponent for the round of 16, which will be determined after the remaining group matches conclude at 23:30 Israel time. The team is confident heading into the next phase, relying on their strong form and key players like Moses.